US Bridges

New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750710

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNew Liberty Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location6 MI N of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 392
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69871, -83.5189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New Liberty Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.